Chinese food lotus root natural health benefits and nutrition facts

Natural health benefits lotus root

Chinese food lotus root

Nutrition facts of Chinese food lotus root (per 100 grams)

Calories (kcal) 70            Phosphorus (mg) 58

Fat (g) 0.3                        Potassium (mg) 243

Protein (g) 1.9                 Carbohydrates (g) 16.6

Sodium (mg) 44.3           Magnesium (mg) 19

Calcium (mg) 39              Niacin (mg) 0.3

Iron (mg) 1.4                    Copper (mg) 0.11

Vitamin C (mg) 46           Vitamin E (mg) 0.73

Zinc (mg) 0.23                  Vitamin B1 (mg) 0.09

Vitamin B2 (mg) 0.03       Vitamin A (ug) 3

Selenium (mcg) 0.39        Dietary fiber (g) 1.2

Manganese (mg) 1.3         Vitamin B6 (mg) 0.05

Carotene (mg) 20              Folic acid (mcg) 10.3

Nutritional value of Chinese food lotus root

1.
The Lotus root contains vitamin and trace elements, especially a high content
of vitamin K, vitamin C, iron and potassium. The lotus root also contains rich
in tannic acid, plant fiber and vitamin B12.

2.
The lotus root contains the slender protein and food fibers, which can unite
with the bile salts from the body.

3.
Calorie lotus root is as much that of potato. The content of carbohydrate and
fat is low and the protein content is a little high.

Chinese food lotus root for your natural health and cures:

1.
Prevention of anemia: it can help prevent anemia and liver movement.

2.
One effect of stopping the needle: lotus root has a treatment effect against
hemorrhagic purpura and bleeding caused by heat in blood.

3.
An improvement belly: tannin has an anti-inflammatory and astringent effect and
improved fatigue belly. Lotus root contains a saccharide-protein mucin. This
protein can promote digestion of protein and fat, and it can relieve stomach.

4.
Promote the formation of ossein and force the lining of the stomach.

Not recommended for: The baby can not eat them too early.

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